Here in the neck of our woods, it is the season of Autumn/Fall here where nature works its magic and turns the leaves into shades of colors. Vibrant reds, brilliant yellows, striking orange and muted browns adorn the branches making the tree all decked up. Even a single leaf on its own can be a marvel. Of course, not all trees exhibit this behavior; sometimes there is a stretch with these brilliant hues, yet some that do not change at all. Many a years I have missed this spectacle and I have a reason for that. Weekday morning is a…
Aloo Raita Recipe
The wonderful folks at CSN Stores have contacted me again and requested me to do a product review from one of their online stores. If you have not already visited CSN Stores then I strongly recommend doing so. They have about 200 online stores and over 1 Million products! They have it all from stylish handbags, to counter height stools, and of course great cookware etc! Do check them out and be prepared to be amazed. Raita is a yogurt based condiment. It is simple yet nutritious; different vegetables like tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, onion can be used. Usually all these vegetables are…
Methi Chana Daal Sabji/ Menthya Matvadi Palya
Around this time of the year we get good and fresh methi/fenugreek in the groceries and I make sure that I stuff a bunch of them in the fridge. There are some, who do not like the intense or bitter cooked taste of the methi, but fortunately we love it at home and so I try different recipes with it. Here are some recipes using Methi that I have blogged earlier: Methi Paratha Methi Moong daal Methi Rice Methi Paneer Chole Methi pakodas (low-fat) Methi matar paneer Steamed Lentil squares (with methi) I also make this easy Chana Daal, Methi…